Challenge Summary
Welcome to "IBM - Media Library Splash Screen Design Challenge". In this challenge we are looking for your help to create the best, very simple... clean and engaging splash screen design for the "Media Library" application. The designs should follow the IBM branding and should be engaging to the viewer. This is the first impression the viewer will have of this application and we want it to be thoughtul and appealing.
Do your research! Looking forward to your solutions!
Round 1
Initial splash screen design for client review
Round 2
All requirements stated in challenge details with client feedback applied
Challenge Details
Media Library is a mobile application built on IBM enterprise standards, policies, and best practices. it provides file repository for various of file types (document, video, image, etc) belong to IBM employees that being shared within the apps.
The focus of this challenge is on creating a great Media Library Splash Screen.
Challenge Goals
- Deliver splash screen designs for Media Library application
- The splash screen should feel like IBM, and work within iOS and Android design patterns. Consider using IBM colors, icons, branding, etc. within iOS and Android design patterns. (think about the use of color.. look at IBM design language)
- This is the first impression the user will have of the app. It should be eye catching and engaging.
- Include any animation suggestions and/or design patterns that give feedback to the user that the app is loading in the background.
- Note: We want to promote a sense of brand/consistency for the Media Library application
File Downloadables
- Existing Media Library screens for reference.
- Icons for Media Library
Screen Requirements - SPLASH SCREEN
- A Loading screen that gives a great first impression to the user.
- The Splash screen should work (color scheme) with the application.
- Your design can have more of an OS agnostic UI design (doesn't need to follow iOS or Android guidelines)
- Follows the IBM Design Language (learn this!)
- We're thinking, light, airy, simple, but engaging, connotating the mobile media library concept. This will be a view-only graphic that displays momentarily while the app and login page load.
Design Pattern Requirements:
- Create your designs at 640 x 1136px. This is for both iOS, Android and Hybrid versions
- Review the existing Media Library screens - This will give you a good idea of what the rest of the application looks like and how a user interacts with the application.
Branding Guidelines:
- Use the current designs as a guide. However, we want the Splash Screen that you are designing to be impressive and eye catching.
- We are excited to see what you create!
Judging Criteria:
- How well you design the splash screen and how well it fits in with the IBM branding
- Cleanliness of your graphics and design.
- Design and User Experience.
Submission & Source Files:
Preview Image
Create your preview image as one (1) 1024x1024 JPG or PNG file in RGB color mode at 72dpi and place a screenshot of your submission within it.
Submission File
Please upload JPG/PNG images in a zip file with all requested contest requirements stated above.
Source Files
All original source files of the submitted design. Files should be created in Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator and saved as layered PSD/AI files.
Final Fixes
As part of the final fixes phase you may be asked to modify your graphics, images (sizes or colors) or modify overall colors
Please read the challenge specification carefully and watch the forums for any questions or feedback concerning this challenge. It is important that you monitor any updates provided by the client or Studio Admins in the forums. Please post any questions you might have for the client in the forums.